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PsProsen-Dev edited this page Mar 9, 2026 · 1 revision

🔑 SSH Setup Guide

A crucial part of turning an Android device into a 24/7 server is managing it remotely from your PC. OCA offers an automatic SSH setup during installation, but here is how to manage it.

Connecting to Your Device

When you finish the setup, Termux will output your IP address and Username.

On your PC, open a terminal (PowerShell, CMD, or Bash) and type:

ssh <username>@<device-ip> -p 8022

Port 8022 is required as Termux runs without root restrictions on high ports.

Missing SSH? How to Re-install

If you skipped SSH during the OCA setup, you can manually install the OpenSSH server:

pkg install openssh
passwd

(Set a new password. The characters will not show up while typing—this is normal).

Start the server:

sshd

Finding Your Details

  • Username: Run whoami in Termux.
  • IP Address: Run ifconfig | grep "inet " | grep -v 127.0.0.1

(Optional) Key-Based Auth

For stronger security, disable password login and use SSH keys:

  1. Generate a key on your PC: ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096.
  2. Copy it to Android: ssh-copy-id -p 8022 <username>@<device-ip>.

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